The Fat Controller Posted 8 September, 2014 Share Posted 8 September, 2014 Franny now in Swindon, he stopped for a chat earlier Fair play fella one hell of a run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 8 September, 2014 Share Posted 8 September, 2014 Franny now in Swindon, he stopped for a chat earlier Fair play fella one hell of a run Well I ****ed that up good and proper. Monitored most of the day to track where he was, left work early to head to Wootton Bassett where he was clearly headed, just in time to see him dive in to his support vehicle. Assumed he'd finished for the day so headed home, only to find when I got online that he was running again, not only that but his route went within about 100 yards of my office. Should have just stayed at work longer I guess. Currently heading into Swindon, maybe he is heading for the County Ground, should be there in about 5 minutes - he runs a hell of a pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 8 September, 2014 Share Posted 8 September, 2014 Currently heading into Swindon, maybe he is heading for the County Ground, should be there in about 5 minutes - he runs a hell of a pace. Looks like he stopped at Jurys Inn rather than the County Ground. I think I better review my prediction for Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockportsaint Posted 8 September, 2014 Share Posted 8 September, 2014 Finally got a mention in a national paper. Ok so it's the Daily Heil which is a total rag, but at least he's got a higher profile mention than the Echo, bless them. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2748093/Francis-Benali-pushing-limit-ex-Southampton-defender-runs-1000-miles-three-weeks-Cancer-Research.html Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 9 September, 2014 Share Posted 9 September, 2014 Just donated and I have to say although £60k is a fantastic amount of money I was expecting more......just seen Rod Bransgrove has donated £1000, hopefully a few more of them to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini_me Posted 9 September, 2014 Share Posted 9 September, 2014 Please watch, share and donate ! BLOG 7 : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 9 September, 2014 Share Posted 9 September, 2014 Just tried to donate by text number but it was refused as it was more than £10 Vodafone wouldn't take it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 9 September, 2014 Share Posted 9 September, 2014 one bloke have £5K today hopefully he'll end up topping £100K by end of run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 9 September, 2014 Share Posted 9 September, 2014 Just tried to donate by text number but it was refused as it was more than £10 Vodafone wouldn't take it ! Found the donate button for larger amounts now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 9 September, 2014 Share Posted 9 September, 2014 one bloke have £5K today hopefully he'll end up topping £100K by end of run He must do, I can't believe the figure is so low so far, he's had a fair bit of publicity over the last week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 9 September, 2014 Share Posted 9 September, 2014 He must do, I can't believe the figure is so low so far, he's had a fair bit of publicity over the last week or so. everyone is max'd out after the ice bucket ****-fest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 September, 2014 Share Posted 9 September, 2014 What a legend and what an inspiration, here is proof how much having the right mindset can inspire you to do amazing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Is the figure given on the just giving site , the online figure . With on the road collection tins and private donations, sponsorship still to be counted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Franny will arrive at QPR just after 2pm today Joined by Matt Le Tissier and Charlie Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 This wont help! [/img] That's in Slough by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Donated again. Sod it, it's only money I'd have spent on beer. A little surprised that this has had so little mainstream coverage. I get that he's not a high profile ex-player, but the feat in itself is extraordinary. Hoping there'll be one extra final push of goodwill and donations as he makes it to St. Mary's on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 (edited) Going to be live on SSN at 1.15pm. About time! Edited 10 September, 2014 by beavis17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Is the figure given on the just giving site , the online figure . With on the road collection tins and private donations, sponsorship still to be counted? all details are on Frannies Just giving website https://www.justgiving.com/BenalisBigRun Online donations£40,369.50 Offline donations£18,861.00 Text donations£8,250.00 Total raised£67,480.50 Gift Aid£8,628.32 * Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it. . About JustGiving About us Work with us Meet the teams Media centre For fundraisers Fundraise for a charity Create a Yimby project Help For companies Company fundraising Partnerships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 all details are on Frannies Just giving website https://www.justgiving.com/BenalisBigRun Online donations£40,369.50 Offline donations£18,861.00 Text donations£8,250.00 Total raised£67,480.50 Gift Aid£8,628.32 * Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it. Just bear in mind that the offline donations total depends on the site owner (Franny or his assisitant) uploading the amount, whereas the other two parts are automatic and accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 It will be nice if there's a sizeable cheque from the club waiting for Franny when he arrives at St Mary's on Saturday. Hopefully the (overdue) extended coverage he'll get towards the end will see a significant boost to donations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 I just donated - the numbers have picked up this week and hopefully we'll see a sharper rise as we get towards Saturday. Would like to see more current and ex-footballers putting some in. It's great that MLT, Shearer, Austin etc are helping but would like to see more from others in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 the numbers have picked up this week and hopefully we'll see a sharper rise as we get towards Saturday. Indeed - up £12,000 in the past 3 days, albeit boosted somewhat by one single £5k donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alejam Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 I just donated - the numbers have picked up this week and hopefully we'll see a sharper rise as we get towards Saturday. Would like to see more current and ex-footballers putting some in. It's great that MLT, Shearer, Austin etc are helping but would like to see more from others in the game. Austin who, Hayes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Just been on SSN with Matty...good interview and great exposure. Do your duty and DONATE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 I know you can see where he is in real time, via the GPS tracker, but is there anywhere that shows his proposed route in advance? I'm wondering where he will go when he leaves Crystal Palace on Friday morning down towards Hampshire as I'm not too far away from Croydon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Can't believe he hasn't hit 100k yet, should be getting a lot more recognition for what he's doing. I've donated anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_TOAST Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 They should show on Soccer AM / MOTD. Look forward to welcoming him onto the pitch at half time, also feels a bit of a home coming aswell after he was forced to stay away from the club for so long due to Cortese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Would be great if the Saints players all said they'd donate a % of their wages towards it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Just been on Talksport gave it a fair bit of time talking about what he has done and what for. (doing 40+ miles a day) Mentioned that MLT has done 20 miles with him so far also said he think saints will win sat and will be there to see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 http://www.jellyfishlivewire.co.uk/benalis-big-run/map Hope he has just stopped for lunch, not moved for ages. monitoring this to try and see him later today. Not cos I'm a pervy stalker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 It seems the media are gathering momentum now that the run has reached the capital: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 well he's already at QPR see twitter so tracker seems a bit out as according to that he is still in Ealing https://twitter.com/southamptonfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 ah bo!!ox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonRichards Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Ralph is going to join Franny in the final stage heroic run. http://youtu.be/SnmKFCkExPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Ralph is going to join Franny in the final stage heroic run. http://youtu.be/SnmKFCkExPA Great gesture I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Hopefully it'll be a full stadium to show our appreciation when comes out of the tunnel - hopefully the stewards will turn a blind eye to all the beer carrying throngs from the concourses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 He could get a Rocky thing going on..... All those not going to the match, get you running shoes on and join on the avenue (Or wherever he is going to be) Franny gets to ST Marys's and looks behind him...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 everyone is max'd out after the ice bucket ****-fest Just got around to doing my Ice Bucket challenge and my donation is going to Franny's Big Run. 2 birds one stone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini_me Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 BLOG 8 : Insight into what the legend is going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Donated. I hope he gets an amazing reception on Saturday. A truly astonishing challenge to take on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 managed to get a run with Franny today, Matt tagged along behind! What a great guy, some of my customers did a golf day and we managed to boost the fund by 1500 quid, hopefully he will get over the 100K by Saturday, lots of press there, which was such a good thing. Big interview with talk Sport whilst riding his warming bike. Charlie Austin turned up but didn't run, no sign of Saggy, you'd think he might have shown his support for a fellow southerner, think he knows Franny too. Anyway, great day, great team and a great cause. Anyone is welcome to join him running, just track him down, and of course, donate please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Mattys taking on Essential refuelling, a Mars and Coke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 The whole support team, all doing a grand job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 A real pleasure and honour to donate on behalf of lots of generous plumbing golfers, to a truly remarkable man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 10 September, 2014 Share Posted 10 September, 2014 Finally Matt told me that it will be well worth seeing Franny coming into St Mary's, don't miss it for your half time beer, donate the 4 quid instead and see something special , can't say anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 11 September, 2014 Share Posted 11 September, 2014 What this man is putting himself through is incredible, come on people, let's get him crashing through the £100k mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andoru Posted 11 September, 2014 Share Posted 11 September, 2014 What this man is putting himself through is incredible, come on people, let's get him crashing through the £100k mark That's the least we should be giving. So far he's raised about £1 for every Saints fan who went to the JPT final. Given that most people have donated at least a tenner, that means a lot of people are yet to give a thing. Come on people. Have one pint less down the pub after work tomorrow night and sent the money Benali's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizz Posted 11 September, 2014 Share Posted 11 September, 2014 That's the least we should be giving. So far he's raised about £1 for every Saints fan who went to the JPT final. Given that most people have donated at least a tenner, that means a lot of people are yet to give a thing. Come on people. Have one pint less down the pub after work tomorrow night and sent the money Benali's way. T H I S ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 11 September, 2014 Share Posted 11 September, 2014 Finally Matt told me that it will be well worth seeing Franny coming into St Mary's, don't miss it for your half time beer, donate the 4 quid instead and see something special , can't say anymore. He's not going to try to score another goal is he? I'll be there...I saw the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 11 September, 2014 Share Posted 11 September, 2014 What time is he turning up at SMS? I'd like to be there and if before 2.40/2.45 I'll have to change plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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